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History and Culture Tour by Mantra MacArthur Hotel, Canberra

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

  • Self-guided
  • About 3 h
  • Works in your browser
  • By Mantra MacArthur Hotel
A$3One-off · no account · no subscription
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  • Start whenever you like, at your own pace
History and Culture Tour
History and Culture Tour, photo 2
Length
About 3 h
Stops
4
Route
4.5 km
Starts at
Mantra MacArthur Hotel
Price
A$3, one-off

About this tour

“History and Culture Tour” is a self-guided walking tour in Canberra, Australia, made by Mantra MacArthur Hotel. It takes about 3 hours, costs a one-off A$3 to unlock and runs in your phone’s browser with a live map, so you can start whenever you like. No app or account needed.

Delve into the civic heart of the nation's capital, exploring the foundational architecture and local stories that shaped the city. This tour guides you through the planned city centre, revealing its historical significance and cultural treasures. From grand colonnaded buildings to the intimate stories held within the local museum, you'll gain a deeper appreciation for Canberra's design and heritage.

Where it starts

The tour starts at Mantra MacArthur Hotel in Canberra and covers about 4.5 km on foot. The map on your phone takes you there, then on from stop to stop.

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What you’ll see

  • Canberra Museum and Gallery
  • The Sydney and Melbourne Buildings
  • Mantra MacArthur Hotel

What you get

  • A live map that leads you from stop to stop
  • Stories and photos at every stop, written by Mantra MacArthur Hotel
  • Freedom to pause, skip ahead or finish another day
  • Nothing to install: it runs in your phone’s browser

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